2015 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
August 4, 2015: New Zealand Super Tyre Guy No Match for DC Comics
A tyre/tire shop in New Zealand has been forced to change its logo to avoid legal action from DC Comics, who insists its mascot too closely resembles Superman.
- Owners of Super Tyre Guy, Marie and Gene Young, were surprised when, two weeks ago, they received a letter from Los Angeles-based DC Comics requesting they, "immediately and permanently stop using the Super Tyre Guy character".
The issue arose after the couple decided to rebrand their business and incorporate a superhero into their branding. The blue and orange superhero holding a tyre has now been pulled up for similarities in outfit, colour and the five sided diamond pictured on his chest to that of Superman.
According to Young, the couple had no intentions of copying the Superman design when creating their new look.
"I have always loved superheroes and we didn't think of anything based off Superman itself but we just thought of a superhero image and that it was a strong and positive image to portray our business. That is how we do things in our local community," he said.
2015 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2015.- January 1, 2015: WizKids Announces DC Comics Dice Masters
- January 2, 2015: Fourth Man Dies From Superman Ecstasy Drug
- January 2, 2015: Shopping - 2015 Calendars
- January 2, 2015: Year in Review: 2014 - Poll Results
- January 13, 2015: Looking Ahead at 2015 - Poll Results
- January 14, 2015: New “Five Alarm” Mecha Superman Costume Available for “Infinite Crisis”
- January 14, 2015: Order the Superman Sixth Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles
- January 14, 2015: Star Wars Droids as Superheroes
- January 14, 2015: Shopping - Sweatshirts and Hoodies
- January 15, 2015: DC Comics Inspired Casino in China
- January 15, 2015: San Diego Junior Theatre to Perform Superman Musical
- January 19, 2015: Texas Meteorologist Shot in December Gets Super Welcome Back
- January 21, 2015: Shopping - Superman Pajama/Lounge Pants
- January 22, 2015: Play as Superman in “The LEGO Movie Videogame” for Apple Devices
- January 23, 2015: Animated Video - What If Superman Was Adopted By The Waynes
- January 24, 2015: Game Footage from Never-Made “Justice League: Mortal” Video Game
- January 28, 2015: Shopping - Valentine's Day
- February 1, 2015: Superman Musical Comedy on Stage at Leicester Square Theatre
- February 3, 2015: Rare Superman Ring Sells for $10,000
- February 4, 2015: Shopping - Get Musical
- February 5, 2015: Toy News - Super Powers Action Figures and Vintage-Style Toys
- February 5, 2015: Imaginext DC Super Friends Hall of Doom Playset
- February 5, 2015: Get Social with the Superman Homepage
- February 9, 2015: The Noble Collection Announces New Superman Statue
- February 10, 2015: Cleveland Makes Plans for Superman Statue
- February 10, 2015: New Real Action Heroes 12 Inch Superman
- February 11, 2015: Shopping - Bizarro
- February 13, 2015: Diamond Select Unveils Supergirl Animated Statue
- February 15, 2015: DC Statues and Action Figures at NY's Toy Fair
- February 16, 2015: Subscribe to the NEW Superman Homepage Mailing List
- February 18, 2015: Shopping - Superman Hot Wheels Cars and Trucks
- February 22, 2015: Justice League Superman Bust 3D Puzzle
- February 22, 2015: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Superman S.H. Figuarts Figure
- February 24, 2015: DC Inspired “The Art of the Brick” Exhibition Tours Worldwide
- February 25, 2015: Shopping - Superman Pillow Cases
- February 27, 2015: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
- March 2, 2015: Superman Kid's Watches From FlikFlak
- March 3, 2015: Vote for Metropolis to Appear on the Next Monopoly Game
- March 3, 2015: Warner Bros. Announces “LEGO Batman: Beyond Gotham” Mobile Game
- March 3, 2015: New Superman Homepage Mailing List - Poll Results
- March 4, 2015: Shopping - Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
- March 5, 2015: Superman Fan Saves Lives With His Death
- March 11, 2015: Man Builds Cardboard Superman Shovel to Defeat Snow
- March 11, 2015: Krypto is Coming to “Infinite Crisis” Video Game
- March 11, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bookends
- March 12, 2015: DC Comics Super Heroes World Record Attempt
- March 14, 2015: Batman Tries to Save Superman from Darth Vader - Alt Ending
- March 16, 2015: A Superhero Memorial for Superman Fan Who Saved Lives With His Death
- March 17, 2015: Justice League Showbag at Sydney Royal Easter Show
- March 18, 2015: Shopping - Superman Backpacks
- March 19, 2015: Superman “Action Comics #1” Premium Motion Statue
- March 20, 2015: Thrilling Without Killing - Holding Superheroes to Higher Standards
- March 25, 2015: Shopping - Superman Notepads
- March 26, 2015: WaterTower Music Releases “Infinite Crisis: Official Video Game Soundtrack”
- March 29, 2015: Rare Find - Chinese Superman Matchbox Cover
- March 30, 2015: Mosaic Superheroes in New York Exhibition
- March 31, 2015: Red Trunks - Poll Results
- April 1, 2015: Shopping - Superman Buttons
- April 1, 2015: Our “April Fools Day” Prank News Reports
- April 3, 2015: Justice League EZ-Link Cards Return 'Due to Popular Demand'
- April 8, 2015: “Infinite Crisis” Reveals Lex Luthor Champion
- April 8, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bowls
- April 9, 2015: Pre-Order The Darkseid Premium Format Quarter Scale Figure
- April 14, 2015: 2015 Superman Hall of Heroes Inductees
- April 14, 2015: April Fools Day News Pranks - Poll Results
- April 15, 2015: Steve Blum Voices Lex Luthor in “Infinite Crisis” Video Game
- April 15, 2015: Shopping - Super Dog: Pet Supplies
- April 16, 2015: Feature Article on Superman in French SCARCE Magazine
- April 19, 2015: DC Comics Fans Gather Around the Globe to Set World Record
- April 21, 2015: Go to Metropolis, Illinois for the 2015 Superman Celebration
- April 21, 2015: Pre-Order the “Superman - Justice League Trinity” Art Print
- April 22, 2015: Shopping - Superman Puzzles
- April 22, 2015: DC Comics and Mattel Launch 'DC Super Hero Girls'
- April 24, 2015: Special Guests for Superman Celebration Announced
- April 28, 2015: Dallas Superman-Policeman Surprises Sick Boy
- April 29, 2015: Collect Superman Toys at Sonic Drive-In
- April 29, 2015: Bizarre New World - Graphic Novel Kickstarter
- April 29, 2015: Shopping - Superman Wristbands and Bracelets
- May 1, 2015: Gwenda Bond Talks About Her Young Adult Lois Lane Novel
- May 1, 2015: Read Neal Bailey's Story from “Bizarre New World”
- May 6, 2015: Shopping - Superman Wall Clocks
- May 7, 2015: Superman - Red Son Premium Format Figure
- May 9, 2015: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” at Superman Celebration
- May 13, 2015: Shopping - Superman Greeting Cards
- May 14, 2015: Pre-Order the Superman - Red Son Premium Format Figure
- May 14, 2015: First Look at New “Super Friends” Superman Action Figure
- May 15, 2015: Rare Superman Comic Book Cover Artwork on Auction
- May 15, 2015: Super Con Superman Convention at the 2015 Superman Celebration
- May 20, 2015: New “Infinite Crisis” Costume - Regeneration Matrix Superman
- May 20, 2015: New Expansion Packs for LEGO Dimensions... Including Superman!
- May 20, 2015: Shopping - Kryptonite
- May 21, 2015: Comedian Scott Long Joins Superman Celebration
- May 23, 2015: Candice Patton Joins 2015 Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
- May 23, 2015: Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment Launch DCKids.com
- May 26, 2015: Funko Announce DC Mopeez Plush Toys
- May 27, 2015: Shopping - Latest Releases
- May 28, 2015: John Shea Joins 2015 Superman Celebration
- May 28, 2015: “Justice League: Battle for Metropolis” Ride Opens at Six Flags
- June 1, 2015: New Book - “How to be a Superhero”
- June 1, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 1 (of 4)
- June 2, 2015: “Infinite Crisis” Video Game Servers to Close Down
- June 2, 2015: Steve Younis Talks All Things Superman on PodRants
- June 3, 2015: “Justice League: Battle for Metropolis” Ride Opens at Six Flags St. Louis
- June 3, 2015: Hutchinson to Become Smallville For Third Year Running
- June 3, 2015: Steve Younis Talks All Things Superman on PodRants - Part 2
- June 3, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 2 (of 4)
- June 3, 2015: Shopping - GUND Superman and Supergirl Plush Pets
- June 4, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 3 (of 4)
- June 5, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 4 (of 4)
- June 8, 2015: Hyundai Teams Up with DC Comics for New Grandeur Line
- June 8, 2015: Celebrate Krypto's 60th Anniversary at Comic-Con
- June 8, 2015: Meet Milwaukee's Hot Dog Selling Superman
- June 9, 2015: Live Superman Radio Show to Play in Washington
- June 9, 2015: Casting for Fan-Made George Reeves/Superman Play
- June 10, 2015: Superman Celebration Starts Tomorrow in Metropolis, Illinois
- June 10, 2015: Shopping - Lois Lane Merchandise
- June 11, 2015: Superman Celebration Opening Skit Video
- June 11, 2015: Book Review - “Fallout (Lois Lane)” Novel
- June 12, 2015: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” Video
- June 13, 2015: More Videos from Day 2 of the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
- June 14, 2015: George Awards Video From 2015 Superman Celebration
- June 14, 2015: Superman Celebration Costume Contest Videos
- June 14, 2015: Superman Celebration Closing Ceremony Video
- June 17, 2015: Shopping - Super Dad
- June 18, 2015: Figures Toy Company Announces Superman Series 3 Figures
- June 22, 2015: LEGO Unveils “Action Comics #1” Set Comic-Con Exclusive
- June 23, 2015: Bizarro Chair Cape - Convention Exclusive
- June 23, 2015: Superman Celebration - Poll Results
- June 24, 2015: DC Entertainment Takes Center Stage at Comic-Con
- June 24, 2015: Superman Easter Eggs in “Batman: Arkham Knight” Video Game
- June 24, 2015: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
- June 24, 2015: Shopping - Superman Leather Jackets
- June 25, 2015: Mondo Reveals SDCC-Exclusive “Superman: TAS” Vinyl Album
- June 28, 2015: Superman & Supergirl Panels in Full San Diego Comic-Con Schedule
- July 1, 2015: Shopping - Superman Towels
- July 5, 2015: Is a New Superman Video Game Being Made?
- July 6, 2015: Grab Your Justice League Oreos in Mexico
- July 7, 2015: Official Website for 'DC Super Hero Girls'
- July 7, 2015: Crazy Foam Justice League Character Cans
- July 7, 2015: Comic-Con International - Poll Results
- July 8, 2015: Warner Bros. Consumer Products at Comic-Con International
- July 8, 2015: Shopping - Superman Can Koozies
- July 9, 2015: A Look at More Superman Items on Display at Comic-Con
- July 9, 2015: Thomas & Friends Crossover with DC Super Friends
- July 9, 2015: Live Reporting from San Diego Comic-Con
- July 9, 2015: Videos and Photos from the San Diego Comic-Con Floor
- July 14, 2015: Accessing the Superman Homepage - Poll Results
- July 16, 2015: Free Lectures on History of Superman at Local Libraries
- July 16, 2015: Rematch - Screw Attack Revist “Superman vs. Goku” Death Battle
- July 16, 2015: Raising My SuperKids - Play for Charity
- July 17, 2015: DC Super Friends - All 15 Animated Shorts Now Online
- July 19, 2015: Winner Announced for “Superman vs. Goku” Death Battle Rematch
- July 20, 2015: Superman Chair Cape Now Available!
- July 20, 2015: Go Back to School with a Superman Caped Lunch Kit
- July 22, 2015: DC Comics Sues Mad Engine Over Super Dad T-Shirt
- July 22, 2015: Shopping - Back to School
- July 26, 2015: Superman Radio Show's 75th Anniversary Celebrated at Comic-Con
- July 28, 2015: DC Super Heroes Origami
- July 29, 2015: Shopping - New and Noteworthy Releases
- August 4, 2015: New Zealand Super Tyre Guy No Match for DC Comics
- August 5, 2015: Shopping - Superman Shoes
- August 6, 2015: Gwenda Bond is Writing a Second Lois Lane Novel
- August 11, 2015: Second Favorite Superhero - Poll Results
- August 12, 2015: Shopping - Superman Chess Pieces
- August 18, 2015: “Lois Lane: Fallout” - Poll Results
- August 19, 2015: Kotobukiya DC Comics Lex Luthor ARTFX+ Statue
- August 19, 2015: Shopping - Cooking with Superman
- August 21, 2015: 4-Year-Old Real-Life Kal-El Saves Family
- August 22, 2015: Update Available for the Superman Homepage iOS App
- August 24, 2015: Official Press Release Announcing “Lois Lane: Double Down”
- August 24, 2015: Video - Watch Stanley Lau Create the Supergirl Premium Art Print
- August 26, 2015: Shopping - Superman Lanyards
- August 27, 2015: Another Superman Jersey Worn by Russell Crowe's Rabbitohs
- August 31, 2015: Students Dress in Superman T-Shirts to Honor Teen
- September 1, 2015: Favorite Superman Quotes - Poll Results
- September 2, 2015: Shopping - Superman Headphones
- September 8, 2015: Canadian Mint's Silver $20 for $20 Superman Coin
- September 9, 2015: Shopping - Superman Laptop/Notebook Accessories
- September 10, 2015: Superman Mod Coming to “Batman: Arkham Knight”
- September 14, 2015: Mike Kelley's Kandor Series on Display in New York
- September 15, 2015: Top 10 Portrayals of Superman
- September 15, 2015: Your Superman Collection - Poll Results
- September 16, 2015: Shopping - Superman Blankets and Fleece Throws
- September 17, 2015: Superman Deodorants Launched in India
- September 18, 2015: Scholastic to Publish “DC Comics: Secret Hero Society”
- September 23, 2015: Shopping - Superman Dog Tags
- September 24, 2015: A Look Back at Superman Bread From 1966
- September 24, 2015: Superman Fan Event in Madrid, Spain
- September 29, 2015: Superman Family - Poll Results
- September 30, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bottle Openers
- September 30, 2015: Curt Swan's Artwork at the Center of New “The Swan King” Novel
- September 30, 2015: Art of the Brick: DC Comics LEGO Exhibition Comes to Australia
- October 1, 2015: The DC Super Hero Girls Universe is Live!
- October 2, 2015: Rare Superman Items Sold at Auction
- October 3, 2015: Royal Canadian Mint Releases New 4-Coin Superman/Supergirl Series
- October 7, 2015: Shopping - Halloween Costumes
- October 9, 2015: “The Superman Adventures Magazine” Makes Reading Fun for Aussie Kids
- October 9, 2015: “DC Super Hero Girls” Wows New York Comic Con
- October 11, 2015: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episodes Now Online
- October 14, 2015: Shopping - Superman Gym Gear & Accessories
- October 16, 2015: Unboxing the “Superman/Wonder Woman” HeroClix Series
- October 19, 2015: “Batman v Superman” Shirts to be Worn in Australian Twenty-20 Cricket Match
- October 21, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bow Ties and Neck Ties
- October 23, 2015: TV's Supergirl Joins DC Universe Online Video Game
- October 23, 2015: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- October 25, 2015: Rare Superman Items in Hakes Auction #216
- October 28, 2015: Shopping - Supergirl T-Shirts and Tops
- October 29, 2015: NECA Announces 7-Inch Christopher Reeve Superman Figure
- October 30, 2015: “Radio KAL Live!” Moves to Tuesdays
- November 4, 2015: Siegel Case for Superman Rights Argued on Appeal... Again
- November 4, 2015: Meet The Women Behind “DC Super Hero Girls”
- November 4, 2015: Shopping - Superman Ribbons
- November 6, 2015: Fifth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- November 11, 2015: Shopping - 2016 Calendars
- November 18, 2015: “Superman: The Animated Series” Superman Bust
- November 18, 2015: New Superman Fragrance Available in Australia
- November 18, 2015: Shopping - Bendable Figures and Key Chains
- November 19, 2015: Rugby Union Teams Join Forces with DC Superheroes
- November 20, 2015: Sixth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- November 20, 2015: Cleveland Approves Plans for Superman Statue
- November 25, 2015: Noel Neill Celebrates Her 95th Birthday!
- November 25, 2015: Shopping - Black Friday Deals Week
- November 26, 2015: Superman at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
- November 26, 2015: Fan Tribute Project - Superman's Book of Morals
- December 1, 2015: Superman Merchandise - Poll Results
- December 2, 2015: Shopping - Christmas with Superman!
- December 4, 2015: DC Announces Expansion of “DC Super Hero Girls”
- December 9, 2015: Siegel and Shuster Society Approves of Planned Superman Statue
- December 9, 2015: Results for our 2015 SHIELD Awards!
- December 9, 2015: Shopping - Children's Books
- December 11, 2015: Help IDW Find Missing Superman Newspaper Strips
- December 12, 2015: DC Bombshells Power Girl and Superman Statue
- December 16, 2015: Scholastic to Publish DC Comics Character Biographies
- December 18, 2015: Eighth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- December 21, 2015: My Visit to “The Art of the Brick: DC Comics” LEGO Exhibition
- December 22, 2015: Christmas Present Expectations - Poll Results
- December 23, 2015: Ninth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- December 23, 2015: Shopping - Superman Winter Woolens
- December 29, 2015: Looking Back at 2015 - Poll Results
- December 30, 2015: Shopping - Superman Stickers
- December 30, 2015: Rare Frank Frazetta Superman Drawing Sells at Auction
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